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Madras High Court Declares INR 50 lakh/MW Resource Charges on CTU-Connected Wind Projects Unconstitutional

The Madras High Court has quashed the INR 50 lakh/MW Resource Charges imposed by Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Ltd. (GECL) on wind power projects connected to the Central Transmission Utility (CTU), citing the levy as arbitrary, unconstitutional, and lacking legislative backing.

Renewable Purchase Obligation | December 23, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 1062

MNRE to Organise Hackathons for Startups in RE Sector to Promote Indigenisation: Pralhad Joshi

Minister of New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced MNRE's plans to host hackathons for renewable energy startups and establish a Joint Centre of Excellence for R&D in collaboration with the Ministry of Power, to foster innovation and promote indigenisation in the sector.

Renewable Purchase Obligation | November 16, 2024 | By Mrinmoy Dey | 779

GERC Releases Draft Regulations for RE Procurement in Gujarat

GERC has released draft regulations for renewable energy procurement in Gujarat, focussing on strict Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO), energy storage, and compliance through RECs. Feedback is invited until October 18, 2024, with a public hearing on October 25, 2024.

Renewable Purchase Obligation | October 03, 2024 | By EI News Network | 907

CSERC Unveils Draft Regulations 2024 Focusing on Resource Adequacy

The Chhattisgarh State Electricity Regulatory Commission has released the draft of a proposed regulation focusing on a resource adequacy framework to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable electricity supply for the state's future needs.

Renewable Purchase Obligation | September 05, 2024 | By EI News Network | 624

NLC India and Telangana Sign Deal for 200 MW Solar Power Project

NLC India and Telangana DISCOMs have signed a 25-year agreement for 200 MW solar power, aiming to generate 1,300 crore units and reduce carbon emissions by 90 lakh tonnes.

Renewable Purchase Obligation | August 29, 2024 | By EI News Network | 1116

Delhi Unveils Solar Energy Policy 2023 to Promote Accessibility and Affordability, Create Green Jobs

The policy, applicable to any solar energy generating system with a capacity of 1 KWp or more, targets electricity consumers and entities operating solar power plants within Delhi.

Renewable Purchase Obligation | March 16, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1204

India's Energy Storage Sector Primed for Growth, Pumped Storage Leads the Charge

Policy measures and increasing renewable purchase obligation (RPO) targets are providing impetus for the adoption of storage solutions, positioning the sector for substantial growth.

Renewable Purchase Obligation | February 22, 2024 | By Abha Rustagi | 1370

India Surges 70.1 GW Solar Power Capacity, Informs MNRE

India has assessed an approximate solar power potential of 748,990 MW, marking that the potential of solar energy is still hugely unharnessed. This constant progress in solar power generation is a positive step towards attaining India’s RE targets and minimising dependence on fossil fuels.

Renewable Purchase Obligation | August 10, 2023 | By EI News Network | 1663

Installed Renewable Energy Capacity Crosses 176.49 GW, Informs RK Singh

The availability of low-cost financing for farmers and the state's share of funds is a major challenge in the implementation of the PM-KUSUM Scheme. In addition, the pace of implementation was significantly affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Renewable Purchase Obligation | July 24, 2023 | By Anurima Mondal | 1415

Government Issues Resource Adequacy Planning Framework Guidelines for Power Sector

The guidelines will ensure that sufficient electricity is made available to power the country’s growth, by putting in place a framework for advance procurement of resources by DISCOMs to meet the electricity demand in a cost-effective manner.

Renewable Purchase Obligation | June 29, 2023 | By Anurima Mondal | 1708

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Navitas Solar Welcomes Different Initiatives from Central and State Governments

In the last year 2023, 13.5 GW of renewable energy capacity has been added investing INR 74,000 crores. India is able to capture fourth position in renewable energy installed capacity and wind power capacity and fifth in solar power capacity. In 2024...

Renewable Purchase Obligation | March 05, 2024 | By News Bureau | 606